Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Also called Bouvier de l'Entlebuch, Entelbuch Mountain Dog, Entlebucher Cattle Dog and Entlebucher Sennenhund
- Great with kids
- Needs space
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a medium-sized dog breed that originated in Switzerland. They are known for their intelligence and loyalty.
- Weight
- 40–64 lb (18–29 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 17–20 in (42–52 cm)
- Life span
- 11–13 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Entlebuch valley, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Energetic
Independent
Intelligent
Loyal
Protective
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 51–64 lb (23–29 kg) | 40–55 lb (18–25 kg) |
| Height | 17–20 in (44–52 cm) | 17–20 in (42–50 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- Official Standard of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Entlebucher Mountain Dog - Dog Breed Information - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association - Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Entlebucher Mountain Dog - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Entlebucher Mountain Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- Entlebucher Mountain Dog Breed Information and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).